Heart Failure is a complex clinical syndrome whose early diagnosis and evidence-based management can have a profound impact on the quality of life of patients and their carers. Heart failure admissions account for 2% of all NHS bed days and are projected to rise by 50% over the next 25 years – largely as a result of the ageing population.
The Royal Cornwall Hospital Heart Function Nursing service was launched in 2008, providing clinical management advice primarily for patients who were admitted acutely with a primary diagnosis of Left Ventricular Systolic Dysfunction (LVSD). This service has evolved to one which fully participates in the national heart failure audit and delivers:
A 52-week-a-year inpatient cover for patients who have been admitted with a primary diagnosis of Heart Failure.
Education and advice regarding pharmacological, non-pharmacological, and complex device management to patients and members of the MDT.
Diagnostic, two & six week referral to review rapid access heart function clinic (as per NICE diagnostic pathway).
Outpatient elective DC Cardioversion and associated follow-up.
Follow-up clinics for complex or high-risk heart failure patients who require close clinical monitoring or focused medication optimisation.
Main duties of the job
An opportunity has arisen for a highly professional, compassionate, adaptable, focused, and committed individual to join the team. The successful applicant will be registered with the NMC, have substantive post-registration experience within the specialty, provide evidence of personal and professional development, and have the passion and drive to fully support further evolution of the service to meet the needs of our cardiac patients. Due to the specialist and educational nature of this role, there will be an expectation that shortlisted candidates will deliver a short presentation and complete a ‘priorities of care’ scenario at interview. To be an employee of the NHS, you need to successfully complete the following: Identity Checks Professional registration and qualification checks Employment history and reference checks Occupational Health clearance Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check Right to work in the UK We reserve the right to close this advert early.
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An opportunity has arisen for a highly professional, compassionate, adaptable, focused, and committed individual to join the team. The successful applicant will be registered with the NMC, have substantive post-registration experience within the specialty, provide evidence of personal and professional development, and have the passion and drive to fully support further evolution of the service to meet the needs of our cardiac patients. Due to the specialist and educational nature of this role, there will be an expectation that shortlisted candidates will deliver a short presentation and complete a ‘priorities of care’ scenario at interview. To be an employee of the NHS, you need to successfully complete the following: Identity Checks Professional registration and qualification checks Employment history and reference checks Occupational Health clearance Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check Right to work in the UK We reserve the right to close this advert early.
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